Endureed Blog Hub: Synthetic Thatch Roofing Insights
A new report from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) suggests that a pesticide once used on natural thatched roofs might jeopardize salmon survival. The information is included in a biological opinion that NOAA’s fisheries experts wrote.
Homeowners interested in new roofing sometimes opt for cash-out refinancing. With cash-out refinancing, homeowners refinance their mortgage for more than they currently owe. Then, homeowners take the difference in cash. Also known as a cash-out refi, homeowners usually need at least 20 percent in equity to choose this option.
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) makes a durable, synthetic thatch roofing material. For example, our Viva Series synthetic palm thatch roofing product is made of HDPE. So, Viva roofing products withstand long-term UV exposure, fire and storms. Plus, it passes the ASTM D3161 100 mph wind tests with no netting installed for protection.
Endureed suggests SOPREMA roofing underlayment beneath our synthetic thatch. Of course, you can use whatever waterproofing membrane you choose, but we suggest SOPREMA. See, we love the self-adhering waterproofing underlayment for a few reasons. First, it’s easy to install. Next, it has an excellent warranty and competitive pricing. Lastly, it is a high-performance, long-lasting waterproofing membrane.
Whether you’re operating a resort in the tropics or a ski resort in the mountains, our synthetic thatch roof might be perfect for your resort structure. Indeed, resorts need thatched roofs that won’t rot, mold, shed, decay or harbor pests. So, we offer the perfect commercial roofing option for your thatched roofing projects. Because some of our roofs were built decades ago, we know that our product will look great, with virtually no maintenance long into the future. Because we created this market 20 year ago, we can trust in our 20-year warranty. We have many repeat customers as resorts build new structures during expansion.
Most of our clients purchase our synthetic thatch for businesses. For example, our thatch sits atop structures at zoos, theme parks, and resorts. If you dream of a synthetic thatched roof home though, you are not alone. Yes, you can use our synthetic thatch to roof a single family home. Of course, you can’t use every kind of synthetic thatch by any manufacturer for the roof of your home. Endureed has you covered though.
We see UV degradation in materials located outdoors often. Sometimes, simply reducing sunlight exposure or providing a housing structure around the material is all that it takes. Of course, neither of these fixes make sense when it comes to thatch roofing. Also, simply maintaining the original structure of the material isn’t the goal when it comes to synthetic thatch either. UV exposure also causes discoloration and loss of glass. Neither of these problems are acceptable to us at Endureed.
Stubborn Birds Frustrate Conservationists At National Trust, Strip Straw From Historic Thatched Roof
Fighting a losing battle, conservationists at the National Trust of England desperately try to save the thatched roof on a 17th-century barn in Wiltshire. The Tithe Barn in Avebury, Wiltshire houses a museum dedicated to the historic Avebury Henge. Local jackdaws, birds of the crow family, refuse to leave the roof alone, RCI reported.
